Arkansas guard Fred Gulley III (12) shoots a layup after weaving through Indiana State defenders Justin Gant (5) and Jake Kitchell (0) during the first half of an opening round National Invitational Tournament NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, March 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Arkansas guard Anthlon Bell (5) shoots a jump shot against Indiana State guard Jake Odum (13) during the first half of an opening round National Invitational Tournament NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Bell led all scorers with 28 as Arkansas defeated Indiana State 91-71. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Arkansas guard Rashad Madden (00) drives to the basket against Indiana State guard Khristian Smith (32) during the first half of an opening round National Invitational Tournament NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Arkansas defeated Indiana State 91-71. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Arkansas guard Anthlon Bell (5) attempts a steal against Indiana State guard Jake Odum (13) during the first half of an opening round National Invitational Tournament NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Bell led all scorers with 28 as Arkansas defeated Indiana State 91-71. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Indiana State forward Justin Gant, right, attempts a rebound over Arkansas forward Alandise Harris, left, during the second half of an opening round National Invitational Tournament NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Arkansas defeated Indiana State 91-71. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson instructs his team during the second half of an opening round National Invitational Tournament NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Arkansas defeated Indiana State 91-71.(AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Arkansas guard Anthlon Bell (5) celebrates after shooting a three-pointer against Indiana State guard Manny Arop (3) during the second half of an opening round National Invitational Tournament NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Bell led all scorers with 28 as Arkansas defeated Indiana State 91-61. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

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Glad to get this win. But the Hogs repeated a troubling pattern of cold shooting in the first half, except for Anthlon Bell, who was the difference in this game. He had half of his team’s first-half points. We’re not going to win any more games this season with this kind of team play, IMHO, especially if we have to play Cal at their house. Anderson seemed very subdued in the pre-game. I hope this win gets the Hogs back in their winning groove. Those previous two losses must have been demoralizing for the players. GHG/WPS!!!

GonzoHog

I agree. If Bell’s shooting is on, we always have a chance to be tough, but we can’t always rely on him. We need more consistant play from everyone. We have no superstars on this team, but if everyone comes to play, we will always be tough, no matter who we play.
I was very disappointed in the way we finished the two previous games. Hopefully, this game will get us motivated and back on track from here on out.

GO HOGS GO, BABY!!!

Roadhog

I was thinking, hoping, there would be more enthusiasm by the fans for this tournament. Perhaps the last two losses demoralized the fan base most of all, and many decided to move on. Despite cheap tickets, only 40% capacity at the Bud.
Yeah, we have the nucleus of a good team when they’re on: Portis, Madden, Qualls, Clarke, Bell and others are capable of scoring 20 on a good night. As you say, if we beat Cal, and I’m optimistic about that, the team and the fans may get back into the season. Hope so. We still have a season as long as we keep winning. There are worse things to have than an NIT championship trophy.